extraterritorial

[ ek-struh-ter-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr- ]

adjective

1. beyond local territorial jurisdiction, as the status of persons resident in a country but not subject to its laws.
2. pertaining to such persons.

extraterritorial

/ ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. beyond the limits of a country's territory
2. of, relating to, or possessing extraterritoriality

Derived Forms

• ˌextraˌterriˈtorially, adverb

Other Words From

• extra·terri·tori·al·ly adverb
• quasi-extra·terri·tori·al adjective
• quasi-extra·terri·tori·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of extraterritorial¹

First recorded in 1865–70; extra- + territorial

Example Sentences

Hong Kong’s recently adopted National Security Law, augmented by the Safeguarding National Security Ordnance, “criminalizes secession, subversion, terrorism and ‘collusion with foreign organizations’ in sweeping terms and with extraterritorial reach,” she said.

From Seattle Times

Yes, but this does not hold extraterritorial jurisdiction.

From BBC

The defense had earlier disputed whether the magistrate's court had extraterritorial jurisdiction over the posts she published aboard, but they abandoned the dispute as she didn't remove the content.

From Reuters

In the past, Western nations have condemned alleged extraterritorial assassinations carried out by countries such as Russia or Iran or Saudi Arabia.

From BBC

It has extraterritorial reach and is part of a suite of laws Beijing has introduced in recent years that analysts say may enable China to police countries' behaviour towards it beyond its shores.

From Reuters

Related Words

• external
• outdoor
• outer